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Dergantz Family History

Dergantz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dechant, Pergande, Degan, Durant, Durante, Bergan, Derman, Dorgan

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Where is the Dergantz family from?

You can see how Dergantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dergantz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dergantz family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Dergantz's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Dergantz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dergantz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dergantz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dergantz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Dergantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dergantz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Dergantz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Dergantz. For the veterans among your Dergantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dergantz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Dergantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dergantz in 1973 was 80, and 40 in 2002.

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